Silver color runny nose with blue nostril. History of abuse substances. Reason for its occurrence?

I am a provider in a Children Services Agency. While at a recent visit to a home an adlut present had a runny nose that appeared to be the color silver, it was the color of a silver coin. There was also an appearance of something blue in the nostril . This individual has a history of previous abuse of substances. As a former medical assistant I have not ever seen a discharge from the nose this color. Are there any reasons this would occur or are their drugs that can cause this to happen, prescription or otherwise?

thanks for your question...As there is h/o abuse of some substances and also history seems that it could be a nasal polyposis or fungal rhinosinusitis.Consult any ENT specialist and under go CT paranasal sinuses as well as Diagnostic nasal endoscopy (DNE) to rule out any mass and if possible allow biopsy if mass is present.Meanwhile take topical steroidal nasal spray Like mometasone nasal spray two times a day.Thanks.

Answered: Wed, 17 Jul 2013

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